Job summary
We are currently recruiting for HR Advisor to join our friendly and busy Operational HR Team, based at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals. The successful candidate can be based at either Whiston Hospital or Ormskirk Hospital and will be expected to occasionally travel across site. The successful candidate will play an integral role in the delivery of HR advice and support, along with supporting the HR Business Partner with key HR initiatives.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced or aspiring HR Advisor that has a proven record of providing generalist HR advice including attendance management, conduct and capability matters. You will have a good understanding of terms and conditions and a good working knowledge of HR systems. You will also be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of employment law and HR best practice with proven experience of attending stakeholder engagement events and presenting to a wide range of stakeholders.
You will have a 'can do' attitude and be able to demonstrate a flexible approach, commitment and resilience to ensure professional and efficient advice is provided at all times. You will be CIPD Level 5 qualified, working towards this or willing to work towards this. If you enjoy working in a fast paced and challenging environment and are comfortable prioritising a varied and demanding workload we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join a team consisting of an Assistant Director of HR, 3 Heads of HR, a Senior HR Business Partner and a team of HR Business Partners, Assistant HR Business Partners and HR Advisors to support and lead on a number of key HR projects and defined pieces of work. The Post holder will also provide advice and guidance to managers within a designated area of responsibility.
Working alongside the HR Business Partners and Assistant HR Business Partners, play an integral role in supporting the delivery of HR project activity associated with key HR initiatives.
Through effective coaching and facilitation provide HR advice and guidance to managers within a designated area of responsibility. Provide expert HR advice to managers and staff, on the full range of HR policies, practices and procedures ensuring compliance with employment legislation. Assist managers in monitoring and managing performance against service delivery plans.
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About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancs. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements
o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
Operational Planning
- To contribute to the development of a stakeholder engagement plan that is aligned to the service delivery objectives and standards required by the Lead Employer.
- Facilitate the provision of workforce information to enable the development of workforce plans.
HR Service Delivery
- To support and lead on a variety of key HR projects to enhance the employee experience and continually improve HR services.
- Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and respect at work investigations, and participate in formal hearings and appeals as required
- Provide an Employment Advisory service on of terms and conditions of service, Trust Policies and procedures and HR best practice
- Support stakeholders in the provision of advice and guidance in line with the relevant policy throughout the Post Graduate Doctor and Dentist Lifecycle.
- Support the specialty schools in improving the health and wellbeing of their Post Graduate Doctors and Dentists in Training by managing sickness absence in line with Trust policy by: -
- Facilitate the provision of timely and appropriate workforce information to stakeholders on attendance
- Maintain accurate and up to date absence monitoring and management information to support stakeholders in optimising attendance
- Providing advice on long term sickness management issues
- Coordinating the sickness review meetings
- Advise on ill health retirement/medical terminations as appropriate
- Provide guidance to stakeholders and staff on the consultation process for the management of change.
- Provide support by assisting with documentation, attending consultation meetings and one to one meeting as required.
- Identify staff requiring redeployment, and liaise with the recruitment team to ensure access to suitable alternative employment
- Maintain accurate HR records and filing systems, and keep up to date the Employee Relations tracker/ case log
- Implement & monitor compliance in relation to data protection, equality and diversity and other HR related legislation.
Policies & Procedures
- Comment on and contribute to the review and development of HR Policies and Procedures
- Ensure compliance with HR Policies and highlighting risks to the Assistant HR Business Partner
- Supporting all stakeholders and Post Graduate Doctors and Dentists in Training with the end-to-end progression of the Attendance Management of Long-Term sickness cases.
- Liaising with stakeholders to ensure the implementation and monitoring of management information to ensure any adjustments as implemented such as health and conduct
- Support the Assistant HR Business Partner with the management of complex cases such as health, conduct, Respect and Dignity at Work.
- Provide advice and guidance on the Junior Doctors 2016 Terms and Conditions of Service
Service Improvement & Change Management
- Support designated area of responsibility in modernisation, new ways of working and continuous improvement of the service.
- Contribute to the improvement activity & new ways of working to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the HR department.
- Seek stakeholder feedback from designated area of responsibility and make recommendations to the HR Business Partner.
- Undertake and participate in projects as required.
- To continually promote equality and diversity and undertake equality impact assessments when required
Communications, Partnership & Staff Involvement
- Develop & maintain effective internal and external communication networks to support the delivery of the HR Strategy.
- Work in partnership with Staff Side representatives and support managers in the implementation and monitoring of partnership working.
- Work closely with other HR Colleagues to ensure a seamless HR Service to divisions optimising opportunities for working collaboratively towards the provision of an integrated HR & OD service
- Work in collaboration with key stakeholders such as Health, Education England Pay & Staff Services, Health, Work and Wellbeing, Workforce Planning, Equality Lead and Learning & Development
Performance Management
- Contribute to the development and achievement of any HR targets or performance indicators
- Ensure the provision of accurate and timely information to designated area of responsibility
- Support stakeholders in the analysis of HR metrics/ statistics, highlighting any trends.
- Support stakeholders in the development of action plans to address any areas which require improvement
- Coach and guide stakeholder on specific employment relations issues emphasising the importance of good record keeping and data protection.
- Line management responsibilities ensuring regular one-two-ones and careers conversations take place.
Teamwork & Development
- Be responsible for own development, including attendance at mandatory training and continually keep up to date with changes to employment legislation and best practice.
- Support HR colleagues in their continuous professional development including the Assistant HR Advisor and Absence Support Team.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain Professional Registration
- Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work in partnership with stakeholders to ensure the timely completion of HR documentation such as monthly school reports and absence dashboards
- Work in partnership with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely processing of pay adjustments, incremental point changes, removal/ addition of protection on pay/ hour of work.
- Attend meetings and provide accurate minutes
- Assist stakeholders in the resolution of contractual queries
- Facilitate the monitoring of regular report on contractual matters, i.e. ETWD compliance, Employment Checks, Fixed terms contracts and Secondments, highlighting any areas of concern.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
- Deliver training sessions on HR policies and procedures
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
Operational Planning
- To contribute to the development of a stakeholder engagement plan that is aligned to the service delivery objectives and standards required by the Lead Employer.
- Facilitate the provision of workforce information to enable the development of workforce plans.
HR Service Delivery
- To support and lead on a variety of key HR projects to enhance the employee experience and continually improve HR services.
- Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and respect at work investigations, and participate in formal hearings and appeals as required
- Provide an Employment Advisory service on of terms and conditions of service, Trust Policies and procedures and HR best practice
- Support stakeholders in the provision of advice and guidance in line with the relevant policy throughout the Post Graduate Doctor and Dentist Lifecycle.
- Support the specialty schools in improving the health and wellbeing of their Post Graduate Doctors and Dentists in Training by managing sickness absence in line with Trust policy by: -
- Facilitate the provision of timely and appropriate workforce information to stakeholders on attendance
- Maintain accurate and up to date absence monitoring and management information to support stakeholders in optimising attendance
- Providing advice on long term sickness management issues
- Coordinating the sickness review meetings
- Advise on ill health retirement/medical terminations as appropriate
- Provide guidance to stakeholders and staff on the consultation process for the management of change.
- Provide support by assisting with documentation, attending consultation meetings and one to one meeting as required.
- Identify staff requiring redeployment, and liaise with the recruitment team to ensure access to suitable alternative employment
- Maintain accurate HR records and filing systems, and keep up to date the Employee Relations tracker/ case log
- Implement & monitor compliance in relation to data protection, equality and diversity and other HR related legislation.
Policies & Procedures
- Comment on and contribute to the review and development of HR Policies and Procedures
- Ensure compliance with HR Policies and highlighting risks to the Assistant HR Business Partner
- Supporting all stakeholders and Post Graduate Doctors and Dentists in Training with the end-to-end progression of the Attendance Management of Long-Term sickness cases.
- Liaising with stakeholders to ensure the implementation and monitoring of management information to ensure any adjustments as implemented such as health and conduct
- Support the Assistant HR Business Partner with the management of complex cases such as health, conduct, Respect and Dignity at Work.
- Provide advice and guidance on the Junior Doctors 2016 Terms and Conditions of Service
Service Improvement & Change Management
- Support designated area of responsibility in modernisation, new ways of working and continuous improvement of the service.
- Contribute to the improvement activity & new ways of working to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the HR department.
- Seek stakeholder feedback from designated area of responsibility and make recommendations to the HR Business Partner.
- Undertake and participate in projects as required.
- To continually promote equality and diversity and undertake equality impact assessments when required
Communications, Partnership & Staff Involvement
- Develop & maintain effective internal and external communication networks to support the delivery of the HR Strategy.
- Work in partnership with Staff Side representatives and support managers in the implementation and monitoring of partnership working.
- Work closely with other HR Colleagues to ensure a seamless HR Service to divisions optimising opportunities for working collaboratively towards the provision of an integrated HR & OD service
- Work in collaboration with key stakeholders such as Health, Education England Pay & Staff Services, Health, Work and Wellbeing, Workforce Planning, Equality Lead and Learning & Development
Performance Management
- Contribute to the development and achievement of any HR targets or performance indicators
- Ensure the provision of accurate and timely information to designated area of responsibility
- Support stakeholders in the analysis of HR metrics/ statistics, highlighting any trends.
- Support stakeholders in the development of action plans to address any areas which require improvement
- Coach and guide stakeholder on specific employment relations issues emphasising the importance of good record keeping and data protection.
- Line management responsibilities ensuring regular one-two-ones and careers conversations take place.
Teamwork & Development
- Be responsible for own development, including attendance at mandatory training and continually keep up to date with changes to employment legislation and best practice.
- Support HR colleagues in their continuous professional development including the Assistant HR Advisor and Absence Support Team.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain Professional Registration
- Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work in partnership with stakeholders to ensure the timely completion of HR documentation such as monthly school reports and absence dashboards
- Work in partnership with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely processing of pay adjustments, incremental point changes, removal/ addition of protection on pay/ hour of work.
- Attend meetings and provide accurate minutes
- Assist stakeholders in the resolution of contractual queries
- Facilitate the monitoring of regular report on contractual matters, i.e. ETWD compliance, Employment Checks, Fixed terms contracts and Secondments, highlighting any areas of concern.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
- Deliver training sessions on HR policies and procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level and/or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent level of experience
- CIPD Level 5 qualified or willingness to work towards
- Evidence of continuing professional development or equivalent experience
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to travel to attend meetings off site by own car/access to assisted driver
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Operational HR experience gained within a unionised environment
Desirable
- Employee Relations Experience
- Experience of working in a HR role in the NHS or public sector organisation
- Experience of HR across more than one area of expertise e.g., employee relations, recruitment, organisational
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Well organised and ability to work under pressure
- Sound knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
- Employment relations - staff side partnership working
- Ability to analyse and interpret HR statistics
- Competent user of Information Technology
- Knowledge of NHS terms and conditions of employment
- Good understanding of the challenges affecting the NHS
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to develop good working relationships with people at various levels
- Ability to plan effectively and work to tight deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail
- Achievement focused
Desirable
- Knowledge of TUPE legislation
- Knowledge of capacity/resource planning; re- organisation/redundancy handling
- Negotiation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level and/or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent level of experience
- CIPD Level 5 qualified or willingness to work towards
- Evidence of continuing professional development or equivalent experience
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to travel to attend meetings off site by own car/access to assisted driver
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Operational HR experience gained within a unionised environment
Desirable
- Employee Relations Experience
- Experience of working in a HR role in the NHS or public sector organisation
- Experience of HR across more than one area of expertise e.g., employee relations, recruitment, organisational
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Well organised and ability to work under pressure
- Sound knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
- Employment relations - staff side partnership working
- Ability to analyse and interpret HR statistics
- Competent user of Information Technology
- Knowledge of NHS terms and conditions of employment
- Good understanding of the challenges affecting the NHS
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to develop good working relationships with people at various levels
- Ability to plan effectively and work to tight deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail
- Achievement focused
Desirable
- Knowledge of TUPE legislation
- Knowledge of capacity/resource planning; re- organisation/redundancy handling
- Negotiation skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
